Deficits ? Oh that thing.....Why should it get in the way of a good Â¨spending timeÂ¨....after all , the people with the gavel....are in the right place at the right time to earmark several $trillion for the Ã«conomically sufferingÂ¨....

Since Geitner is stating that China is purposefully keeping their currency purposefully low, then running to the Chinese currency seems like Â¨sure thinkingÂ¨eh ? Even though the social unrest that will unfold in 2009 will not be so tame....

At this moment, the USD is the tallest midget in a room filled with midgets.

But USD is beyond being pulled out by the consumer. The gears are spinning and they are well greased. Within the next 6 months or so, US will require 2T of fresh capital. (1.2T before a new stimulus package is decided). That is a very tall order given the state of affairs on any continent (sans Antarctica) you care to mention. Btw, have you noticed the economically incited riots in Greece (and beyond)? Furthermore you have Henry Kissinger whispering in the ear of the Big'O about new world order, which requires economic harmonization.

For now, enjoy any USD strength. Have you looked at a chart of US treasuries lately? MANY of those "flight to safety" purchases of the last 2 months are nicely underwater, thank you very much.

Gotta look at the bigger picture instead of expecting what was, is how the future will be. What was, was anomaly.

Without China buying US debt, who will buy it? It's called quantitative easing. Why do you think the fed has been hinting at buying treasuries for a few months now? The printing presses will be financing this horrendous stimulous package that will only provide stimulus to the US government and their programs.